Chicagoans in Charlotte (Concord, Huntersville, Liberty: fit in, live in, moving to)

[vindaloo]

[quote=ChicagoJoe82;8293787]Really? Nothing against them - because I'm open-minded and occassionally have a taste for something like that - but I always thought Showmars was a greasy Waffle House-type joint... Had no clue it was Greek-owned (as you said, many family restaurants are).


Showmars is as Greek as any second or third generation Greek restaurant can be. It has turned into a pretty descent place, but the first generation Greeks that owned so many restaurants in Charlotte in the 50s-70s have now retired or died. Greek Isles in Southend has descent Greek food and tradition even if you lovely waitress is from Bolivia.

[Art1979]

Originally Posted by vindaloo

Greek Isles in Southend has descent Greek food and tradition even if you lovely waitress is from Bolivia.

And they are lovely, aren't they? I had a hard time concentrating on my book the last time I dined there!

OK, OK, I know. Off-topic. But hey, had to be said.

Alrighty, Chicagoans in Charlotte: good people. They're fun to have at sporting events, and they can get very animated during such.

Question: Is Mike Ditka driving the bus?

[chicagocubs]

Well, now that there are a few Chicagoans in Charlotte, it will make baseball season so much better. We can, at least, say things that each other will understand I will even go so far as to say "congrats" to a Sox fan...OK, only here, not in the city, I don't want to die prematurely... and I would hope that they would return the favour.

I compare this to when my Grandmother was living at Kedzie/Diversey. Her neighbourhood was all Scandinavians...first generation immigrants...and her best friend was from Sweden. (she was from Norway). At home, that would never have happened...but, there in Chicago, the Scandinavians stuck together because they understood one another. That is the way we Chicagoans need to stick together here... Sox and Cubs fans alike!! (just don't tell our relatives/friends that are actually IN Chicago or life as we know it will be over!!)

[ChicagoJoe82]

Originally Posted by chicagocubs

Well, now that there are a few Chicagoans in Charlotte, it will make baseball season so much better. We can, at least, say things that each other will understand I will even go so far as to say "congrats" to a Sox fan...OK, only here, not in the city, I don't want to die prematurely... and I would hope that they would return the favour.

I compare this to when my Grandmother was living at Kedzie/Diversey. Her neighbourhood was all Scandinavians...first generation immigrants...and her best friend was from Sweden. (she was from Norway). At home, that would never have happened...but, there in Chicago, the Scandinavians stuck together because they understood one another. That is the way we Chicagoans need to stick together here... Sox and Cubs fans alike!! (just don't tell our relatives/friends that are actually IN Chicago or life as we know it will be over!!)

As I said, my friend - Sox and Cubs fans can definitely co-exist.

It's because regardless of who we cheer for Spring and Summer - come Fall (when both teams are usually eliminated) we're all Bears fans.

Amazing how much of a melting pot Chicagoland is. You name the nationality, and 10 bucks says there's a neighborhood for it in or around the Windy City.

Heading to St. Marks (one of the only Catholic churches I think there is in North Charlotte / Concord / Huntersville). Happy Easter all.

[chicagocubs]

Originally Posted by ChicagoJoe82

As I said, my friend - Sox and Cubs fans can definitely co-exist.

It's because regardless of who we cheer for Spring and Summer - come Fall (when both teams are usually eliminated) we're all Bears fans.

Amazing how much of a melting pot Chicagoland is. You name the nationality, and 10 bucks says there's a neighborhood for it in or around the Windy City.

Heading to St. Marks (one of the only Catholic churches I think there is in North Charlotte / Concord / Huntersville). Happy Easter all.

You are so right!! That is one of the things that I miss most.

Actually, there is St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic church right in my area...closer to UNCC.

Happy Easter!!!

[BrianH1970]

Originally Posted by chicagocubs

Well, now that there are a few Chicagoans in Charlotte, it will make baseball season so much better. We can, at least, say things that each other will understand

True...it's not like the rest of us knows what it's like to have their team's last World Series won back in 1908.


































































































ZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chicagocubs]

That's OK, Brian. They are still the Cubs, with the best (and largest) fan base in all of the MLB...
GO CUBS GO!!

[fournee]

I am still in Chicago. I am heading to NC in 2 years. I live on the Southside of Chicago and love it. Crime is everywhere, including NC. You just need to pray and be smart. I will miss Chicago, for it has the best summers with so much activities and free events. I am just sick and tired of the winters. My son is heading off to college this year and for me it's time for a change. I am a nurse, so I hope to have a smooth transition. I will miss the diversity and the ethnic eateries. Chicago is a colorful city. Politics sucks big time.

I live 3 blocks from the lake(31st street beach) and I want to live near the water in NC. Any advice?

[chicagocubs]

Originally Posted by fournee

I am still in Chicago. I am heading to NC in 2 years. I live on the Southside of Chicago and love it. Crime is everywhere, including NC. You just need to pray and be smart. I will miss Chicago, for it has the best summers with so much activities and free events. I am just sick and tired of the winters. My son is heading off to college this year and for me it's time for a change. I am a nurse, so I hope to have a smooth transition. I will miss the diversity and the ethnic eateries. Chicago is a colorful city. Politics sucks big time.

I live 3 blocks from the lake(31st street beach) and I want to live near the water in NC. Any advice?

Well, it's good that you wait until the job market picks up before you come. Living near the water here is NOTHING like living near the water there. There are not any real facilities here, like beaches or walkways. There is a park, Jetton Park, but, you have to drive to get to it. GOOD LUCK.

Now you probably are like me and can completely understand the snowbirds!!

Yeah, Chgo politics has been bad since prohibition times. Not getting any better anytime soon...the Mafia won't allow it.

Keep up with us...you can PM me if you want any more details.

[sullyman]

"after further review the Bears still s.........."

Go Pack Go